January 9, 2024 at 04:05PM Ukraine media reported a cyberattack by the Blackjack cyber group, allegedly linked to the Security Service of Ukraine, targeting Moscow ISP M9 Telecom. Sources claim it was in retaliation for the Russia-backed breach of Kyivstar and may be a prelude to further “serious revenge.” The group also took credit for … Read more
January 9, 2024 at 10:56AM Ukraine and Germany are accused of launching a cyberattack to disrupt a Bangladesh national election app. The app, used to provide election updates and candidate data, is impacted by slow performance. Although the exact nature of the attack is not specified, it’s suspected to be caused by botnets from Ukraine … Read more
January 5, 2024 at 06:30AM Ukraine’s Security Service took down two hacked residential surveillance cameras used by Russian threat actors to spy on Kyiv’s air defense and infrastructure. The hacked webcams were leveraged by Russia to aid its missile attack on Kyiv. This incident underscores the importance of maintaining cybersecurity for IoT devices, as they … Read more
January 5, 2024 at 02:36AM Sandworm crew, linked to Russia, launched a sophisticated cyber attack on Kyivstar, Ukraine’s telco giant, causing disruption to 24 million users’ mobile and internet services. The attack resulted in damage to infrastructure, air raid alert systems, and banking services. Experts believe this attack highlights the potential impact of cyber warfare … Read more
January 4, 2024 at 03:03PM In a recent interview, Illia Vitiuk, head of Ukraine’s SBU cybersecurity department, revealed that the Russian-backed cyberattack on Kyivstar caused extensive damage, impacting 24 million users and potentially resulting from an insider job. Vitiuk warned that Western organizations are also at risk and cautioned that this attack sends a strong … Read more
December 13, 2023 at 05:36AM Ukraine’s largest telecom operator, Kyivstar, was hit by a cyber attack, causing disruptions in mobile and internet services. The attack, linked to the conflict with Russia, led to nationwide impacts. While the company works to restore services, it assured compensation for affected users and warned against potential scams. Meanwhile, pro-Russia … Read more
December 12, 2023 at 05:30PM Kyivstar, the largest mobile network operator in Ukraine, suffered a massive cyberattack disrupting mobile and internet communications for millions. CEO Oleksandr Komarov attributed the attack to the war with Russia, impacting its IT infrastructure and air raid alert system. The attack is believed to be the largest in the history … Read more
December 12, 2023 at 10:47AM Ukraine’s largest telecom provider, Kyivstar, suffered a cyberattack impacting over 25 million subscribers, causing mobile and internet service disruption. The company attributed the attack to hackers, involving law enforcement. There’s speculation of Russian involvement amid the ongoing conflict. Subscribers can access Vodafone Ukraine’s roaming services, and utilize internal roaming during … Read more
November 28, 2023 at 10:54AM Law enforcement agencies from seven countries partnered with Europol and Eurojust to dismantle a major ransomware operation based in Ukraine. A raid resulted in the arrest of a 32-year-old ringleader and four accomplices, with more arrests made earlier this year. The cybercriminals targeted organizations worldwide, disrupting operations and causing losses … Read more
November 10, 2023 at 07:51AM Russian hackers Sandworm targeted a Ukrainian electrical substation, causing a brief power outage in October 2022. The attack involved using OT-level living-off-the-land techniques and a variant of CaddyWiper malware. The exact initial vector remains unclear, but the incident highlights Sandworm’s ongoing efforts to disrupt Ukraine’s power grid. Asset owners globally … Read more